October 25-27, 2018

The purpose of the Breaking Barriers HIV/AIDS ministry conference is to help create an AIDS-free world through saving lives, reducing stigma and increasing awareness. The gathering is open to anyone with an interest in reaching out to the HIV/AIDS community with a message of love.

Step-Up Inc - Step-Up’s mission is to promote health and well-being among underserved and hard to reach populations by providing HIV services, education, training and advocacy.

Conversations with Indiana Medical HIV experts - Engage in an informal dialogue with HIV/AIDS health professionals from the Indianapolis area and beyond who will share their experiences addressing HIV and AIDS, emerging trends and gaps in services as well as advocacy ideas.

Indianapolis Children's Museum Ryan White Room - Learn how this young teenage Hoosier fought fear and misinformation about AIDS head-on. In the early 1980’s, reports of a new disease called AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) terrified the nation. Even after facts became available about how AIDS is spread, fear and misinformation were rampant. Ryan White, a teenager who contracted AIDS through medication for his hemophilia, was expelled from his school due to his condition. His fight to be allowed to return to school and live a normal life made him famous around the world

Workshops - Session 1

Aging and HIV

Global Perspectives and Trends

HIV and AIDS 101

Opioid Epidemic and HIV

Latest Research on HIV & AIDS

HIV and TB - What's Happening and What Can We Do?

Workshops - Session 2

Pediatric AIDS - Realities and Treatment

Living with HIV and Taking Care of Yourself

What's Happening with HIV & AIDS in the Southern United States?

Breaking Barriers in Indiana on HIV & AIDS

HIV Retreats/Healing Weekends

Q & A with the Indiana Department of Health HIV/STD Division

Workshops - Session 3

HIV Retreats/Healing Weekends

Gender Issues and HIV

Human Sexuality and HIV

What's Happening with HIV & AIDS in the Southern United States?

Women and HIV

Seminary Education and Healing the Sick (Especially Those with HIV or AIDS)

Conference Location: St. Luke's UMC

100 W 86th Street

Indianapolis IN

Cost: $125 per person (includes two lunches and two dinners plus program costs)

CEU: United Theological Seminary will be providing 2.1 CEU's for those interested. Cost is $10. Payment must be made during the registration process. Certificate will be mailed to you.

Registration deadline: October 18, 2018 at 11:59 pm

Cancellation Policy: all cancellations must be received by email to lisa.timmerman@inumc.org

Cancellations received before October 1, 2018 will receive a $100 refund

Cancellations received by October 15, 2018 will receive a 50% refund.

No refunds after October 15, 2018.

Scholarship Information: a scholarship fund is available for partial scholarships to be applied to hotel and/or registration expenses. Applications must be received and approved BEFORE you register. You will be given a discount code to use during the registration process.

Hotel Information: The Drury Inn Suites, 9625 N Meridian Street, Carmel, IN is the conference hotel. Each person is responsible for making his/her reservations. Room Rate: $123 plus taxes per night up to 4 people per room. To make your reservations call: 800-325-0720 Group # 2309034

Payment Information:

Visa and MasterCard accepted online

Check payment: checks must be mailed within 7 days of registration. Include a copy of your registration with your check.

Sponsored by the UMC Global AIDS Committee in partnership with the Council of Bishops, Division on Ministries with Young People (General Board of Discipleship), General Board of Church & Society, General Board of Global Ministries, Rocky Mountain Annual Conference, United Methodist Communications and United Methodist Women